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Matthew Perry dead at 54

28 replies

Purplegurple · 29/10/2023 04:23

Never been a huge Friends fan but just finding this so sad. No AIBU, just literally posting for postings sake.

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VintageTuppence · 29/10/2023 04:26

Terribly sad when someone who should have had many years ahead of them dies.

TeaAndTattoos · 29/10/2023 04:28

I was so shocked when I read the news I really thought it was one of those stupid internet hoaxes still can’t believe he’s died but he was so troubled I really hope he’s at peace now. I’m hoping it was just an accident and that he didn’t kill himself.

Wishimaywishimight · 29/10/2023 04:33

I love Friendsbto this day, it's my 'comfort TV', an old faithful that still makes me laugh . Chandler Bing was a wonderful, witty character, especially in the earlier series.

I woke up half an hour ago, couldn't get back to sleep so had a look at the news. So so sad to hear of Matthew's death at such a young age.

Chickenkeev · 29/10/2023 04:34

I just woke up and saw it. Can't believe it tbh. I grew up with Friends. He was so young 😪

scaredofff · 29/10/2023 04:36

Oh no that is so so sad 😞

Baconisdelicious · 29/10/2023 05:59

No age at all. Sad news.

Ireolu · 29/10/2023 06:04

Yeah I personally never saw the point of friends but he was probably my favourite one of the lot. I have been sad over it. His elderly father is still alive from the looks of things. It's very sad and 54 is very young

GoodVibesHere · 29/10/2023 06:10

There are several threads on this.

It's very sad. I do think it's awful how people want to be the one to break news in this way though.

Chickenkeev · 29/10/2023 06:34

GoodVibesHere · 29/10/2023 06:10

There are several threads on this.

It's very sad. I do think it's awful how people want to be the one to break news in this way though.

I think people are upset. And may not act fully rationally as a consequence. Give them a break.

Kepner · 29/10/2023 07:12

Really sad!

PureAmazonian · 29/10/2023 07:13

I'm a die hard Friends fan. Watched the whole series over more times than I can count. And Chandler was my absolute favourite character. This is a sad, sad day! 💔

Yourebeingtooloud · 29/10/2023 07:14

It is very sad. He was such a troubled soul.

PinkGaspardJumper · 29/10/2023 07:18

Ah I loved Chandler. And Matthew Perry actually. it is very sad. RIP.

Chickenkeev · 29/10/2023 07:19

PureAmazonian · 29/10/2023 07:13

I'm a die hard Friends fan. Watched the whole series over more times than I can count. And Chandler was my absolute favourite character. This is a sad, sad day! 💔

It's awful. I'm so upset. Unreasonably so. But it feels like losing someone close or something. He was so young, my H is only a year younger. And Chandler was there from primary school until now. RIP Matthew xxx

Theimpossiblegirl · 29/10/2023 07:21

It's so sad, I love Friends and my dds do too. They will be gutted when they wake to this news.

letstrythatagain · 29/10/2023 07:21

GoodVibesHere · 29/10/2023 06:10

There are several threads on this.

It's very sad. I do think it's awful how people want to be the one to break news in this way though.

I really don't think that's why the OP started the thread considering the news broke hours ago.

I was really sad to read this news this morning.

justasking111 · 29/10/2023 07:23

When my son moved abroad for work Friends was his homesick cure at night it sent him off to sleep. Matthew will be missed by so many.

Peridot1 · 29/10/2023 07:28

So very sad to wake up to.

I loved Friends and DS who is now 22 loved it too. It was his comfort tv a few years ago.

ABeautifulThing · 29/10/2023 07:37

GoodVibesHere · 29/10/2023 06:10

There are several threads on this.

It's very sad. I do think it's awful how people want to be the one to break news in this way though.

It's odd to attribute that motive to someone.
I took it that op was shocked and sad and came here to discuss it with others who would likely feel the same.
You took it that op wanted to break the news in an awful way. 🙄

Chickenkeev · 29/10/2023 07:51

ABeautifulThing · 29/10/2023 07:37

It's odd to attribute that motive to someone.
I took it that op was shocked and sad and came here to discuss it with others who would likely feel the same.
You took it that op wanted to break the news in an awful way. 🙄

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Well said. We're coming here to share our collective shock and sadness. There isn't anything wrong with that.

NoSquirrels · 29/10/2023 07:56

Ah, I’m so sad. I listened to his book on audio earlier this year. It’s so upsettingly honest about his addiction issues and internal life. RIP.

shellyleppard · 29/10/2023 08:17

Purple gurgle I was shocked this morning when I heard the news. He was such a good actor in friends.rest in peace chanandler bong

hby9628 · 29/10/2023 09:18

Devastating news. I agree with a comment above that he was very troubled. Friends was such a pivotal show for me growing up. Such sad sad news his life has been cut short.

prayforthecottransfer · 29/10/2023 09:33

Very shocked this morning. It feels like someone you know has died. A legend gone too soon.

Chickenkeev · 29/10/2023 09:39

prayforthecottransfer · 29/10/2023 09:33

Very shocked this morning. It feels like someone you know has died. A legend gone too soon.

Even my 12 y/o was shocked. It really is like a family friend has gone.